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GOD’S DESCRIPTION OF LOVE, Part 21 - BELIEVING ALL THINGS
In this deceived world it is so important that our families know what to believe.
This statement of Scripture certainly raises many questions. What does it really mean? Surely it does not mean you believe everything you hear, read, or even see?
We all know that there are many who lie, tell half-truths, spin the facts, as well as exaggerate and embellish the real truth so one does not know what to believe.
Obviously, we cannot, and must not believe any thing that the devil says. We must not believe those who are influenced by the devil.
However, we can believe, and must believe everthing God says. He is the God of truth and it is impossible for Him to lie.
We can also, to a large degree, believe certain people who are proven to be trustworthy and would never deliberately tell a lie or make false statements.
We must also remember that the true doctrine on any subject in the Bible is not based on one Scripture, but rather the understanding of all Scriptures in the Bible on that subject. The truth is found in knowing all the truth on the subject.
This enables us to interpret any difficult passage. We are told in 1 Thessalonians 5:21: “Prove all things, hold fast to that which is good.” In the context, this refers to the truth of what people are prophesying.
In such cases, one would be wise to prove what is being said by the plumbline of all Scripture. By believing what is prophesied by every prophet will not make the prophesy more true or false. Often prophecies are conditional and require certain behavior of humility, prayer, and repentance. For example:
2 Chronicles 7:14: “If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways: then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
To be continued.
Be encouraged,
Colin Campbell
